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- US military considers deploying MOAB against Iranian energy and nuclear sites
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- US-Iran stalemate raises questions about Trump’s potential military options
- Kenora residents welcome permanent daylight time decision by provincial government
- U.S. Justice Department orders California to review potential noncitizen voters
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The US military is reportedly preparing plans to use the Massive Ordnance Air Blast (MOAB) against Iran’s energy and nuclear sites if directed by President Trump.
The Justice Department has directed California to assess a list of individuals who may have received mail-in ballots despite potentially lacking US citizenship. Acting Deputy Attorney General Trent McCotter imposed a 48-hour deadline for this review and requested the segregation of ballots for individuals whose citizenship status cannot be confirmed.
Multiple relatives of Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar received grand jury subpoenas as part of a criminal investigation into potential fraud in their immigration paperwork. This follows the recent search of Omar’s home by ICE investigators, raising concerns about timing related to upcoming midterm elections.
President Trump reported over $1 billion in crypto-related income last year, including $635 million from his $TRUMP token and more than $500 million from World Liberty Financial. He maintained this income reflects successful business ventures, despite criticism about potential conflicts of interest related to his presidency.
EUROPEAN UPDATE
This morning, Europe addresses energy stability and trade relations in light of recent global developments.
Emergency medical personnel responded to Sen. Mitch McConnell’s home on June 14 after a report of an unconscious person possibly experiencing cardiac arrest. The dispatch, reviewed by CBS News, noted CPR was in progress. McConnell was later hospitalised, but specific details regarding his condition remain unconfirmed.
The Justice Department has filed lawsuits against Virginia and California over laws it deems unconstitutional concerning the sale of firearms. Virginia’s law bans automatic weapons, while California’s law targets modifications of certain handguns. Both cases challenge restrictions seen as infringing on Second Amendment rights.
Melat Kiros, a 29-year-old democratic socialist, is projected to win Colorado’s First Congressional District Democratic primary with 49.3% of the vote. This marks a significant shift, as the district will have a new representative for the first time since the mid-1990s, replacing incumbent Rep. Diana DeGette, who received 43.5%.
The Justice Department is investigating Democratic Senator Ruben Gallego of Arizona for potential campaign finance violations following a whistleblower complaint. The probe examines Gallego’s use of campaign funds for family trips since 2019, including expenses for the Super Bowl incurred by a political action committee he co-founded.
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